With over 180,000 charities operating in the UK, compliance with the Charities Act—and in many cases, company law is essential. At Hamilton Coopers, we understand the unique challenges faced by charitable organizations and provide tailored services to support you at every stage, from formation through to ongoing operation and compliance.

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Start-Up Support
We provide practical guidance to help launch your charity effectively:

Advice on initial concepts and feasibility

Charity formation and registration

Skeleton business plan development

Selection of the most suitable legal structure

Pre-launch planning and implementation

 
Governance and Planning
Ensuring you’re set up for long-term success:

Designing reporting, training, and financial control systems

Guidance on trustees' legal and financial responsibilities

 
Ongoing Services
We offer a wide range of essential services to support day-to-day operations:

Monthly/Quarterly Accounting

Preparation of timely management accounts and Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

Annual Accounting and Audit

Statutory accounts preparation and audits (where required)
 

Payroll Services

Weekly/monthly payroll processing and HMRC submissions

Tax Compliance and Advice

Guidance on trading activities, fundraising, and VAT obligations

Staff Support

Recruitment, interview assistance, staff induction, and training

Development of incentive and bonus schemes

 
Specialist Charity Consultancy
Helping you maximize your charity’s impact:

Strategies to increase donations and funding

Beneficiary and user feedback systems to enhance service delivery

Registered to carry on audit work in the UK by the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales.

Details about our audit registration can be viewed at www.auditregister.org.uk  under reference number C00307081